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Chronic pain, discomfort and IBS

Living with IBS often means dealing with a unique kind of discomfort. How do you describe the pain you experience to others—especially those who might not understand what IBS feels...

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Weird IBS Symptoms

Have you ever experienced what you thought was a "weird" or "strange" symptom and wondered if others with IBS have experienced it too? Share your "weird" symptom here and see...

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I think only 2 things really work after many years

1. Fasting, not eating much, avoiding large meals. 2. Pain reducing antidepressants like amitriptyline. Tried everything else from buscopan to dr gut, cbd oil, turmeric, antacids of every variety, massaging...

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How do you manage your lifestyle with IBS?

Hi, I am curious. I had IBS-D for a while, only as of late has it been over taking my life. I am curious how to you do fun or...

We should not let this condition ruin our lives, no way.

To me, it's one of the worst things that’s ever happened. I hadn’t had issues with IBS for years—even though I was diagnosed in my 20s—but now I’m 50, and...

Public Bathrooms

Imagine a perfect world where public bathrooms were designed with your needs in mind. What specific features or changes would make the biggest difference in making your life a little...

IBS and Back Pain

A person who struggles with low back pain close to buttocks due to some disc and bone loss still has constipation issues almost daily. Is there a definite difference between...

Irritable bowel syndrome

Well was finally diagnosed with ibs a couple of months ago. But I had it forever-I mean all the way back to college. So I’m not happy but at least...

IBS Insight

Hi. I get what feels like a tension across my stomach and completely lose my appetite. I have days where I feel fully myself and my appetite as I'd expect...but...

In America survey: Help others understand the impact of living with IBS

The In America survey is now closed We are fielding our annual In America survey to understand better the patient experience and realities of irritable bowel syndrome. By taking this...

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